“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country“
We have all seen such people. Those who know all the self-relevant rules and regulations and other policies of their office, organization, community or nation. And they use their knowledge of those things in order to get the benefits and fulfil their needs or wants. That, in itself, is not a problem. Everyone should know and use their rights to protect themselves and thrive in their place of work or living. The problem arises when the same persons are not abiding by the rules and regulations that benefit their organization, community or nation.
Now, not everyone can know all the rules. It is difficult to remember all the rules and it is good to remember most of the relevant rules. The point here is that when we focus more on getting than on giving back, we become dependent. We argue and fight when we don’t get our things and sit back in complacency as soon as we get. We will not abide by the laws of the land and give back to the community that we benefit from. That, according to me, is an entitled mentality. And it can be dangerous for our own learning and growth as an individual.
We become a burden to the very community that we depend on and it makes the lives of those around us difficult. Remember it is always a two-way street. You get what you give. Rights and duties are two sides of the same coin. Our community or organization depends on our abiding by their laws and our regular contributions. Some people realize this too late in their life and, in their old age, will try to give and donate a lot, but, having lived a life of dependency, they have hindered their growth and therefore they have very little to offer, and they regret.
When you realize and accept this truth now, you will not waste your time. You will learn as much as you can, you will take care of your health so that you don’t become a burden to others, physically, socially or financially. Self-love will come naturally.
As you sow, so you reap.
in other words,
When you have reaped, don’t forget to sow again.
That is, you either suffer the pain of working for your future (discipline) or you suffer the pain of mending your past (regret). It is prudence that makes the first choice.
Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret.